Mint

HerbAromaticCoolingMentholHerbaceousFreshSweetPeppery

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 44
Protein (g): 3.3
Fat (g): 0.7
Carbs (g): 8.4
Fiber (g): 6.8
Sodium (mg): 30

Fresh mint is light in calories and mostly water; its aromatic oils concentrate in the leaves. Flavor intensity varies by species and freshness.

Storage

Room temp: up to 1 days
Refrigerated: up to 7 days
Frozen: up to 90 days

Mint is a tender leafy herb with bright green, serrated leaves on slender stems. It has a cooling menthol snap and herbaceous sweetness; leaves bruise easily and release aroma when torn. Cooks muddle it in drinks, chop it into salads and sauces, and garnish desserts and savory plates; it is sold as fresh bunches, sprigs, or potted plants.

Mint species originated across Europe, North Africa, and Asia and spread widely through cultivation and trade. It features prominently in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking, North African tea culture, and Southeast Asian dishes such as Vietnamese salads and noodle bowls.